We have spent the last two days with friends Richard and Kathy Hawley and their two teenagers who are currently living in Houston. Got to see the 'burbs in Texas - no different really.....
During this time we had an opportunity to visit the Johnson Space Centre. What an amazing experience. We undertook the Level Nine tour and spent well over 4 hours behind the scenes. We got to visit some admin buildings, the staff canteen, the Neutral Bouyancy Laboratory, the Astronauts training centre and Mission Control. Mission Control was definitely the highlight. It was unbelievable - to be standing on the floor of the original Mission Control room when they went to the Moon etc. the photos don't do it justice. It was a pretty special feeling. We also visited the other two control rooms and had a Ground Controller come and talk with us and answer questions. He was on a day off as the Space Shuttle had landed the day before and he was part of that team. Just amazing listening to stories of his experience working there. We also went to the Control Room for the International Space Centre and spent time there watching what they were doing. If you have an opportunity to go sometime - do it. Amazing!
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